Premier League clubs continued their preparations for the 2026/27 by playing friendly fixtures on Saturday. Europa League champions Aston Villa fell to a narrow defeat to Porto in the Portuguese capital, while top-flight newcomers Hull City won comfortably as the build-up to the new campaign continues for the 20 Premier League teams. Everton, meanwhile, played out a goalless stalemate against Championship opponents. Table of ContentsPorto vs Aston Villa: Europa League champions narrowly beatenHull vs Konyaspor: Tigers deliver dominant display in first outingBolton vs Everton: Goalless stalemate at the Toughsheet Community StadiumPremier League pre season fixtures todayWhen does the 2026/27 Premier League season start?Elsewhere in EuropePorto vs Aston Villa: Europa League champions narrowly beatenAston Villa, last seasons Europa League champions, were beaten 2-1 by Porto in the Portuguese capital. Having lost Morgan Rogers to Chelsea in a record-breaking transfer for a British player, and with Alejandro Garnacho going the other way on loan, Unai Emerys men fell behind to a William Gomes goal after just five minutes. Teenager Luka Lynch then levelled with a fine finish just after the quarter of an hour mark, before Brazilian wide-man Pepe restored the hosts lead. Aston Villa starting XI: Marco Bizot, Matty Cash, Modou Kba Cisse, Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Ross Barkley, Leon Bailey, Luka Lynch, George Hemmings, Bradley BurrowesAston Villa substitutes: James Wright, Joe Gauci, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Joao Gomes, Brian Madjo, Triston Rowe, Aidan Borland, Ben Broggio, Rodrigo Fortes, TJ CarrollHull vs Konyaspor: Tigers deliver dominant display in first outingIn their first match of pre-season, Hull ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over their Turkish opposition in Slovenia. Enis Destan and Abu Kamara scored either side of an own goal to secure a positive result for the newly promoted Premier League outfit. Oli McBurnie thought he had added further sheen to the scoreline when he made it four but the goal was ruled out for a supposed foul. Hull City starting XI: Jack Butland, Maty Jacob, Cathal McCarthy, Paddy McNair, Cody Drameh, Darko Gyabi, Oscar Zambrano, Abdulkadir Omur, Ibrahim Akintola, Enis Destan, Abu KamaraHull second-half XI: Dillon Phillips, Ryan Giles, John Egan, Semi Ajayi, Lewie Coyle, Matt Crooks, Regan Slater, Kieran Dowell, Liam Millar, Mohamed Belloumi, Oli McBurnieBolton vs Everton: Goalless stalemate at the Toughsheet Community StadiumEverton and Bolton played out a goalless stalemate as the Premier League side were held by their Championship opposition. After a quiet opening first 15 minutes, Everton had a goal disallowed when Thierno Barry was deemed to have been offside. Toffees head coach David Moyes made five changes at half-time, introducing Tom King, Michael Keane, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Vitalii Mykolenko and Tyrique George for Mark Travers, Jarrad Branthwaite, Carlos Alcaraz, Adam Aznou and Harrison Armstrong.But the changes failed to change the result as neither side could break the deadlock, with the game petering out without much action. Everton starting XI: Mark Travers, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Adam Aznou, Jake OBrien, Merlin Rohl, Tim Iroegbunam, Carlos Alcaraz, Dwight McNeil, Thierno Barry, Harrison ArmstrongEverton substitutes: Tom King, George Pickford, Michael Keane, Beto, Vitalii Mykolenko, Tyrique George, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, William Tamen, George Finney, Braiden Graham, Eli Campbell, Malik Olayiwola, Harvey FosterPremier League pre season fixtures todayThree Premier League clubs are in action later on Saturday and during the early hours of Sunday morning.DateFixtureVenueBST start timeETPTSat, July 25Liverpool vs SunderlandNashville23:0018:0015:00Sun, July 26Leeds vs WrexhamTampa00:3019:3016:30When does the 2026/27 Premier League season start?The campaign starts on the weekend of Friday, August 21. You can see the full list of Premier League fixtures in August and September and TV schedule.Elsewhere in Europe Scottish champions Celtic raced into a 2-0 lead inside the opening half-hour of their match against Ruben Amorims AC Milan but were eventually pegged back.New signing Camilo Duran continued his impressive start to life in Glasgow, netting his third goal in as many games to give his new employers the early advantage.Duran then turned provider, setting up James Forrest who grabbed his sides second with 28 minutes on the clock.However, the Serie A side hit back after the break, with Francesco Camarda bagging a brace the first from the penalty spot to ensure the former Manchester Uniteds boss side avoided defeat.In Germany, last seasons runaway Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich fell to a 2-1 defeat to third-tier side Wehen Wiesbaden.A youthful Bayern team with an average age of just over 17 years fell behind when Ibrahim Ati Allah gave the home side the lead in a game to mark the clubs 100th anniversary.Tom Bischofs penalty for Vincent Kompanys side levelled the score before Lukas Schleimer pounced in the closing minutes to give the hists victory.Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund were also beaten by the same scoreline in their clash with Dusseldorf.Seventeen-year-old Mathis Albert gave Dortmund the lead in the first half but goals from Fabian Schleuse and Anas Slimani after the break turned the tie the favour of the third division club.Meanwhile, Juventus beat Belgian side Standard Liege 1-0 courtesy of a well-worked set-piece. From a free-kick on the edge of the box, Andrea Cambiaso teed up Fabio Miretti who blasted into the net. Topics Aston Villa F.C. Everton F.C. Hull City A.F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Rosenborg 0-5 Manchester United: Five-star Red Devils cruise to easy pre-season win Nicholas McGee 24th July, 2026 Every manager wants to have Rodri City boss Maresca addresses Real Madrid speculation Nicholas McGee 24th July, 2026 Who is JJ Gabriel? Why Manchester United have to be patient with big talent Ben Miller 24th July, 2026 Elliot Anderson labels City Kings of Manchester after sealing �116m move Nicholas McGee 23rd July, 2026 Nottingham Forest make first signing under Glasner Nicholas McGee 23rd July, 2026 2026 Transfer window: What are the five biggest deals of the summer? Mitch Fretton 24th July, 2026
